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Whale Of an Accident: The Sinking of a Fireboat to end Sail250 in New York Harbor
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July 7, 2026
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10:40Now PlayingIn this episode of What's Going on With Shipping, we look at one of the most unusual incidents to occur during the Sail 250 festivities in New York Harbor. While the event featured beautiful tall ships and a grand parade, the journey home for one New Jersey fire department took a surreal and dangerous turn.
⚓Sail 250 Highlights: A look back at the July 4th parade of sail, featuring vessels like the Coast Guard cutter Eagle and the Amerigo Vespucci.
⚓The Incident: Details on how Carteret Fire Department’s Marine Unit 2 was struck and sunk by a surfacing whale while returning to base.
⚓The Rescue: How a jet ski operator and a crew from the Perth Amboy Fire Department rushed in to save the firefighters from the water.
⚓Supporting First Responders: A special shout-out to the volunteers of the Carteret Fire Department and how you can support their efforts to replace their lost marine unit.
⚓Historical Context: A brief history of the Carteret Fire Department and their long legacy of service in New Jersey.
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